District Sales Representative - Central

Festo SE & Co. KG; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo is seeking a District Sales Manager to uncover and secure new opportunities in the Central Ontario region, based in Mississauga. You will identify top accounts, establish budgets, and drive growth through strategic account development.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience in automation with strong English communication, MS Office proficiency, and CRM usage. A technical degree is preferred and familiarity with SharePoint/Business Objects is desired.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or higher; Master’s or similar preferable in business engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering, or mechatronics.
• Excellent English communication skills – verbal and written.
• 5+ years relevant sales experience in automation/electrical/electronic/pneumatic sectors.

Responsibilities

• Identify top territory accounts and revenue potential in Central Ontario.
• Establish an annual sales budget and achieve it through account development.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and target accounts.
• Analyze customer needs and develop an account management plan.
• Research applications and develop viable business plans to support them.

Skills

English communication

CRM tools

MS Office

Account development

Education

Master's degree or similar

Tools

SharePoint

Business Objects

Job description

Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.

14987

Permanent

Full Time

Reports to: District Sales Manager
Summary: This position will be responsible for uncovering and securing new opportunities and business in the Central Ontario Region.

Responsibilities:

• Probe and identify the top territory accounts and their revenue potential
• Establish an annual sales budget and achieve budget through account development
• Maintain strong relationships with existing accounts and develop target accounts
• Analyze customer needs and develop an account management plan
• Conduct in-depth research on various applications and develop a viable business plan to support them
• Segmentation of different applications versus clientele
• Communicate customer feedback and requirements to internal departments
• Responsible for customer relationship management to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Timely completion of all sales administration
• Technical Degree, Master's or similar preferable in one of the following disciplines: business engineering, mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering or mechatronics
• Excellent English communication skills – verbal and written
• MS Office, CRM tools, SharePoint, Business Object
• 5 years relevant experience
• Specific knowledge in automation, electrical, electronic, or pneumatic
• Knowledge of customer and market structure of Industry Segment, Industry Cluster

This is a summary of the position profile only and is intended to summarize the position requirements.

Compensation: Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 annually. In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible for a variable incentive plan. At 100% target achievement, total annual compensation is expected to be approximately $135,000 - 155,000.

At Festo, all applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process, artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team by bringing relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment.

FESTO INC. IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. ALL EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL EMPLOYMENT LAWS.

Your global benefits at a glance:

A strong team by your side

Freedom to drive your ideas forward

Develop innovative solutions with real impact

Be part of a global network – in a family-owned company

Attractive compensation and additional benefits